Corporate Sales Support Representative - Choice Hotels

Who are we looking for? Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Corporate Sales Support Representative in the Global Sales Division. The Global Sales Division is responsible for developing powerful business relationships with companies and organizations from a variety of industries to help deliver room nights and revenue to our Franchisees. As a key member of our Corporate Sales Team, you will support a team of 8-16 Corporate Account Managers and Directors in maximizing Choice’s growth in the corporate segment. The role will utilize Salesforce and other internal tools to gather customer requirements, research issues and produce professional reports and/or presentations on an ad-hoc basis. In this role you will liaise with customers and franchisees as well as collaborate with Choice departments such as Sales Analytics and B2B Marketing. This role is a great steppingstone to a career in Sales. We invite you to apply today for our Corporate Sales Support Representative role today and #MakeItYourChoice. Your Responsibilities Conducts account research and provides reporting to support sales efforts, per the requirements of the team. Follows up on contracts and agreements to ensure completion and necessary implementation. Updates Sales Force and other internal databases per the requirements of the team Creates PowerPoint decks for presentation to customers. Generates ad-hoc reports for internal and external use. Provides administrative support as necessary. Attends internal and external meetings as necessary. Your Experience, Skills & Competencies BA/BS degree desired or equivalent experience Prior corporate work or internship experience preferred. Well-versed in MS Office suite, with strengths in excel (pivot tables and V-lookup) Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word Demonstrates key competencies to include: Communicates Effectively, Ensures Accountability, Collaborates, Action Oriented Your Team This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Director, Corporate Sales and you will support 8-16 Corporate Sales Managers and Directors. You will collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis. Your Work Location As our Corporate Sales Support Representative, you will be a remote-based associate, working from your home. You will be required to connect virtually with Choice team members and leadership on video via Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams, with possible periodic travel in-person to our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide offices in Rockville, MD or Scottsdale, AZ. Frequent nationwide travel will be required up to 10% of the time. We provide flexibility and encourage ongoing communication with your leadership to establish expectations about your unique needs. About Choice Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories as of September 30, 2022, the Choice® family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members a faster way to rewards, with personalized benefits starting on day one. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, we keep Choice Hotels thriving by serving as a champion for our franchisees and providing cutting-edge technology. About Choice Hotels Financial Performance Record total revenues grew 10% to $1.5 billion for full-year 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for fourth quarter 2023 increased 11% to $125 million from the same period of 2022. Fourth quarter 2023 adjusted diluted EPS increased 14% to $1.44 compared to the same period of 2022. Please click here to review highlights of our Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results. *** This role is not eligible for sponsorship *** Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity. #LI-Remote Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity. CONNECT THE WORLD THROUGH THE POWER OF HOSPITALITY We bring together the people, brand and technology that enable the success of others – welcoming every guest, every partner, everywhere their journey takes them. Visit http://careers.choicehotels.com to learn more.